Hug someone close to you! National Hugging Day or Global Hug Day is January 21, 2025, though you can give hugs any day. National Hugging Day was first introduced in 1986 by Reverend Kevin Zaborney in Michigan to spread more kindness around the world through hugs....
My frustrations with the version of Roget’s Thesaurus I used in my teens usually left me without a suitable substitute word or one that described the opposite meaning. I considered the revised version, listed alphabetically by letter as opposed to having...
Exactly what is poverty? Poverty is a social and economic condition where people lack the financial resources and essentials for a minimum standard of living and involves the following: Economic hardships in which they have insufficient income to meet basic needs...
I have always been a planner. So, when I became pregnant for the first time, I meticulously planned my birth experience. I looked forward to myself laboring naturally, surrounded by loved ones, and welcoming my baby into the world with a sense of control. However,...
The title instantly brought to mind a powerful story shared by my great-grandfather, one that has left a lasting impact on me. A water bearer in India had two pots, each hung on the ends of a pole he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack, while the...
December 28th is National Short Film Day. The Film Movement organization recognized this day in 2019. The history of short films started December 28, 1895, when the Lumiere brothers screened the first short film showcasing everyday life. After this, short films...
If gratitude were on everyone’s hearts and lips more often, the world would be a nicer place to live, work and just be. That simple yet powerful truth fits the purpose behind the designation of December 26 as National Thank You Note Day. Appropriately positioned on...
This is my first alone Christmas, all by myself, no one else. If this was a few years ago, merely the thought of an empty house without gifts or a Christmas tree would have suffocated this extremely extroverted soul. But at this moment, I'm alone and feeling...
My neighbor John was diagnosed with lung cancer about six months ago. No, he never smoked, and he hasn’t been exposed to anything associated with sources that generally are considered to cause cancer. He did have a mark on one lung for many years, but it did...
Anyone who knows me will not be surprised to find I have “National Day of the Horse” noted on my calendar in the same manner as other national holidays. December 13 celebrates these wonderful creatures and their contribution to the world economically, historically,...
This month is the season of special holidays and celebrations. This month is about giving gifts to your family and friends. It’s also about giving gifts to your significant other. Lastly, it is about parents giving gifts to their children. However, it is essential...
From Vitamin B to C and all the vitamins and minerals in between, supplements can play a vital part of your health routine. Even though our main nutrition usually comes from whole foods, which doesn’t rule out supplements as a great way to get all the benefits you...
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